About
Walter Travis was the first non-British winner of the British Amateur Championship and is noted for introducing the metal putter to competitive golf, a move that helped him achieve major amateur victories.
Walter Travis was a pioneering golf course architect and influential amateur golfer who left a significant mark on golf course design during the early 20th century. Born in Australia and later making his mark in the United States, Travis started in course architecture in 1899 by collaborating with John Duncan Dunn at Ekwanok Country Club in Vermont. His work was shaped by a study trip to the UK, where he absorbed design philosophies from storied links courses. Travis became known for renovating and designing over 50 courses, including the acclaimed Garden City Golf Club, Hollywood Golf Club, and Westchester Country Club. His hallmark innovations included undulating greens and thoughtfully placed bunkers, with a focus on strategic play. A prolific writer and editor for American Golfer magazine, Travis promoted course maintenance standards and scientific architecture. His influence endures in many classic courses still highly ranked today, and he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1979.
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